82. Learn How Your Network is Your Net Worth? POWERFUL Tips to Build Genuine Connections

In this fascinating episode of the Learn or Be Learned podcast, host Shiva Dhanasekar delves into the lost art of genuine connection building and how our networks are truly our net worth. For those looking to expand their networks in a quality-over-quantity way, this episode provides valuable tips on identifying energy givers versus takers, learning the power of remembering names and gaining opportunities through serendipitous encounters. Tune in as Shiva explores how viewing networking as genuine relationship formation can help you connect with the right people who will support you in achieving your goals.

Summary

In this episode, Shiva Dhanasekar discusses how our networks are truly our net worth and explores the importance of quality over quantity when it comes to building genuine connections. He shares insights from Simon Sinek on companies prioritizing trust over performance. Shiva emphasizes active listening, remembering names, talking less and focusing on others. He also touches on identifying energy givers versus takers and positioning yourself around people who can help you grow. Through personal anecdotes about networking conferences, Shiva illustrates how meaningful relationships formed with just a few people through attentive listening can lead to big opportunities and unexpected benefits.

Key Takeaways

1. Your network is your net worth - surround yourself with people who can help you grow both personally and professionally.
2. Focus on quality over quantity when building connections - a few genuine relationships can be more valuable than many superficial ones.
3. Become an active listener - talk less, and truly listen by paraphrasing, asking questions, and remembering details about others.
4. Identify energy givers vs. takers in your network - surround yourself with people who motivate and inspire you.
5. Put yourself in environments where you can learn and grow - attend conferences, meetups, etc. to naturally expand your network.

Noteworthy Quotes

1. "Active listeners listen to what is said. But genuine listeners listen to what is not said." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:09:30]
2. "People don't remember what it said they remember what they felt." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:12:30]
3. "In investing, he says, You, if you were only allowed to make five investments your whole life, you would make sure those are really good options before you jumped in it." - Warren Buffett as mentioned by Shiva Dhanasekar [0:07:00]
4. "Companies would rather higher, medium to even low performing individuals if they have high trust, versus a high performer with low trust." - Simon Sinek as mentioned by Shiva Dhanasekar [0:05:00]
5. "Trust is very difficult to reconstruct once it's deconstructed." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:06:00]

Material. People, Books, Episodes Mentioned:

• Simon Sinek - entrepreneur and author mentioned whose talk on trust vs. performance was referenced.
• Warren Buffett - investor whose quote about focusing on quality investments was mentioned.
• Dale Carnegie - an author whose book on effective people and the importance of remembering names was referenced.
• Gary Vaynerchuk - entrepreneur whose quote about micro speed and macro patience was mentioned.

Timestamps

(0:00:00) Introduction

(0:05:00) Why Trust Matters More Than Performance

(0:07:00) Focus on Quality Over Quantity 

(0:09:30) The Art of Active Listening

(0:12:30) Making Memories Through Feelings

(0:15:00) Finding Your Energy Tribe 

(0:30:00) When Chance Opportunities Arise

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